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2006 Ford Taurus and 2008 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 106.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 180.7 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 68.1 in | -12 in |
| Curb Weight | 3343 lb. | 4083 lb. | -740 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 58.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 58.4 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 58.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -49.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Taurus
| 2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sorento
| 2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
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